Updated: Monday, April 28
AUDITIONS
May 17 & 18: Marjorie Prime, The Woman in Black, and A Sherlock Carol - Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Seeking performers for the last three shows of the theatre's 2025 season. Plays conducting auditions are: Marjorie Prime, a drama by Jordan Harrison, directed by Jennifer Kingry, with the show running weekends (Thursday-Sunday) August 14-24; The Woman in Black, a mystery by Stephen Mallatratt, based on the novel by Susan Hill, directed by Dana Skiles, show running October 2-12; and A Sherlock Carol, a comedy by Mark Shanahan, directed by Joe DePauw, show running November 13-23. Roles are available for eight adult males and five adult females; be prepared to read from the scripts, and you need only attend one of the two auditions. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre (600 Robinson Drive, Geneseo IL). For information, call (309)944-2244. Saturday, May 17 (2 - 4 p.m.), Sunday, May 18 (4 - 6 p.m.).
June 26: The Liuttle Mermaid Jr. - Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Seeking students ages 8 (or going into 2nd grade) through 18 for the one-act version of the stage musical adapted from Disney's Oscar-winning animated smash, running August 2 and 3. Rehearsals Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - noon. The cost for kids to participate is $50; for families with more than one child, the cost will be $50 for first child, $25 for second, and $15 for child number three and more. A limited number of no-cost scholarships are available. Ohnward Fine Arts Center (1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa IA). For information, call (563)652-9815. Thursday, June 26 (10 a.m. - noon), Thursday, June 26 (1 - 2 p.m.).
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Through May 12: Saturday Night Fever -Timber Lake Playhouse. Seeking three local performers, ages 40s-60s, for two featured roles (three scenes) and one cameo role (two short scenes) for the stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated musical running May 30 - June 15, directed by Tommy Ranieri. Rehearsals begin on May 13 with minimal calls that could take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, with flexibility in building our schedule around actor availability. Full availability needed for rehearsals from May 23 - 29. Performers do not need to be strong singers or dancers. Timber Lake Playhouse (8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL). If interested, e-mail Ranieri at casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with a clear photo of yourself and a list of any relevant experience. Through Monday, May 12.
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.
